BTS member Jung Kook / Courtesy of BigHit Music
By KTimes
BTS member Jung Kook has opened up about his feelings as he approaches the end of his military service.
Jung Kook communicated with fans through the fan platform Weverse on Friday, starting with a heartfelt question: "ARMY, are you all doing well?"
He continued, "The weather seems to be getting warmer, but then turns cold again — almost like reflecting my own emotions." He added, "Today's weather feels especially gloomy. There's still time left, but at this point, I find myself having more days of self-reflection."
Jung Kook expressed how much he misses his fans. "Tonight, I find myself deep in thought. Sometimes, I imagine taking pictures with ARMY, and the smile that spreads across my face in those moments makes me happy. But then, I wonder, ‘Will these moments only exist in my imagination now?’ and a sense of doubt creeps in," he said.
Despite his worries, he reassured fans that he intends to create even more meaningful memories in the future.
"Of course, that means I need to put in the effort. I never forget that the ones who have held the pen writing my story so far are all of you, ARMY. Because of that, I know exactly what I must do," Jung Kook said. "Even though I know this, I still feel a little impatient, excited and somewhat anxious."
He emphasized his deep affection for ARMY, hoping his sincerity reaches them. "I don't ask for anything else," he added.
Jung Kook wrapped up his message with warm words for fans: "I miss you all today, as always. I'm still waiting. Please take care of your health. I love you."
Jung Kook enlisted in the military in December 2023 and is currently serving as an active-duty soldier in the army. He is set to be discharged in June.
This article from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.
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